Catering Manager 2

Grow your career and develop a catering team that shares your desire to make a difference! 

Sodexo is seeking our Hands On Catering Manager for Creighton University in Omaha, NE  Creighton University is a Faith Based campus and is one of Sodexo's Showcase accounts for Campus Dining and Catering. Reporting to the Catering Manager/Director, this Catering Manager 2 will support high end plated service to high volume buffets. 

This Catering Manager will manage the day to day catering on campus - including faculty receptions/ meetings and student events, conferences and camps - averaging 15 - 25 events per day. Experience with executive client relations, campus alumni relations as well as an understanding of setting up buffets to high end service will provide the foundation of success for this role.  

Is this opportunity right for you?  The Catering Manager will:

• Review all catering event orders and weekly catering sheets to ensure accuracy.
• Organize events, ensure on-time setup, and ensure employees offer consistently superior service.
• Conduct constant event walk-throughs to evealuate and meet service quality and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to ensure organizational efficiency and continuous safety training.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have: 

• 2 - 3 years experience Catering, Event or Banquet supervision managing multiple events per day.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent leadership/team building skills and professional demeanor
• Ability to handle catering at all levels from students to executives
• Professional demeanor is required

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.

Minimum Education Requirement - High School Diploma or GED or equivalent
Minimum Management Experience - 1 year